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Red Pierrot III


Red Pierrot III
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3015 W: 112 N: 8001] (25869)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-19
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-29 1:43
Viewed: 363
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
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The Red Pierrot
Talicada nyseus

It is a small but striking butterfly found in South Asia and South-East Asia belonging to the Lycaenids or Blues family. Red Pierrots, flying weakly around and perching on the Kalanchoe plant, are usually noticed by excited children in gardens due to their beautiful striking patterns and colours.

Description

The butterfly with a wing span of 3 to 3.5 cm. The upper side of its wings are black except for a large portion of the lower edge of the hind wing which is orange.

On the underside, the forewing is white with black spots more toward the margin. The hind wing is very striking, it is white with black spots toward the base and the margin has a wide band of orange with white spots. There is a lot of variation found in the blacks spots on the hind wings.

Range:

Sri Lanka, South India, Meghalaya, Assam, North Myanmar.

Status:

Locally abundant. Widely distributed in Peninsular India, and has been recorded from many localities in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Orissa. Also found in the hilly regions of NE India and northern Myanmar. Studies suggest that they may be on the way to colonizing the foothills of the Himalayas due to changes in the habitat.

Habitat:

Found in semi-arid plains, degraded patches of evergreen patches, and semi-evergreen forest, gardens, hill stations and forests , in fact wherever its foodplant, Kalanchoe, is abundant. It is found from the plains to 8000 feet.

Habits:

The Red Pierrot is a weak flier, and flutters about close to the ground. It flies in short bursts and settles often but not for very long. It basks with its wings half open, but prefers shade to sun and jungle or undergrowth to open areas. It keeps on the wing almost till dark when it settles on the undersides of leafs and twigs often in company. It is sluggish early in the morning and late in the evening. It visits flowers of herbs especially of the amaranthaceae and acanthaceae family for nectar. It visits both ornamental and wild flowers and varieties of Alternanthera are among its favourite.

It always sits with its wings closed to display the bright markings of its undersides. It fearlessness, weak flight and distinctive markings all indicate that it is a protected butterfly, which is peculiar considering that its hostplants are not known to contain any sequestrable toxins.

There is a mention in literature of the species being found at lights at night, however such phenomena are usually restricted to species that are crepuscular and this occurrence may be incidental.

Life History:

It is not a common butterfly, but near its food plant, Kalanchoe, it is found in abundance and is gregarious in all its stages.

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talicada_nyseus
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Hi,
this purple flower seems to be attractive to butterflies:-)
Talicada nyseus is sharply taken on this flower from a fine side POV that shows the underside of the wings with excellent details.
This is a classic image of butterfly showing its true seize and colours, I like the way you have composed the picture.
TFS and regards
Alina

Hi Mr. Ram,
A nice capture of this red pierrot upsidedown. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

Hi Ram!

The unusual point of view pleases to me, although it hides a bit of the head of the butterfly. On the other hand, the beutifully coloured parts of the wingtips are highlighted by this view. The diagonal composition is well seen and the colours of the flower adds to the value of the picture. I also appreciate the very interesting notes.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2080 W: 6 N: 2088] (13475)
  • [2008-08-29 3:23]

Hola Ram.
bella macro,
color y pov,
agradable encuadre y foco.
saludos

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 0 N: 1522] (4999)
  • [2008-08-29 6:13]

Hello Ram, good to see your beautiful pictures again! I like this Red Pierrot which reminds, because of its name, of Pierrot La lune, mon ami Pierrot, very poetic butterfly. I like the pov in this picture, with the underneath view of the flower. Lovely note and I look forward for more! Bye bye my friend,

Francine

Everything is in order...except the colours are majorly exciting...I mean...my mind feels as though I am in a store and cannot decide which flavour...but since it isn't ice cream and since I do not eat insects (normally), that leaves me the flora...I'll eat that!:-)
Bob

Dear Ram Sir,
It's unique POV with framing of a beautiful Red Pierrot photograph showing it upside down. All from NOIDA........ :). TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 402 W: 4 N: 1162] (4078)
  • [2008-08-29 12:01]

Hello Ram,
Good composition with both a beautiful butterfly and nice flower
Sharp details and superb colours
Kind regards
Siggi

Hi Ram.
Great capture of this exuberant butterfly!
Excellent colors, details and sharpness.
Very good POV and splendid composition.
Thanks for sharing this marvel!
Well done!
Regards,
José Roberto

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1082 W: 6 N: 2999] (11116)
  • [2008-08-30 4:06]

Hi Ram,how is nice this little beauty!! I like a lot this small family whit a lot of different colors,i never seen like that! Beautifull quality of your pic,excellent details and colors,thanks a lot for share your work,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 985 W: 4 N: 2516] (11695)
  • [2008-08-30 4:37]

Hello Sir, I am sure this shot would have taken a lot of breathing and body ache as I can see the position is very difficult. Well done sir. Ganesh

Hi Ram, splendid composition with lovely butterfly and beautiful flower, fantastic colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1815 W: 243 N: 5988] (21340)
  • [2008-08-30 14:26]

Hi Ram,
a lovely photo of this delicate butterfly.
The colours are very nice.
Great detail and good clarity.
I like the plain, blurred BG.

Well done,

Joe

Hello Ram
Very good macro shot. Great sharpness and DOF, nice blured background, good diagonal composition. The butterfly is beautiful. I also like the elegant frame
Very best wishes
Krzysztof

Hello Ram,
Very nice POV, colours and clarity. But my favourite thing about this photo is upsidedown part... TFS.
Best Regards
Gamze:)

Hola Ram.
Una verdadera maravilla.
Saludos, Jl.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3091 W: 234 N: 5896] (19880)
  • [2008-08-31 18:38]

Absolutely beautiful, Ram.
The colors are gorgeous, the DOF excellent.
Great composition, with an unusual pose of the butterfly upside down on the flower. : )
TFS. : )

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3138 W: 148 N: 4731] (15287)
  • [2008-09-02 8:09]

Hi Ram.
I have watched this beautiful shot with great pleasure. Amazing subject and so attractive small beauty on a fine flower. I like the orientation of the scene (and picture), POV and cropping as well as the presentation of the shot. Bravo. Nice, so refined art work.
Alexei.

Lovely shot, Sir.I've got some of this one, too.Sorry, I couldn't make it yesterday, was asleep when you met (I'm working the graveyard shift).
Thanks for sharing all this, Sir.
Goldy

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